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Periodic Review (Associate) Manager

Aspire is the leading all-in-one finance operating system for growing businesses in APAC. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance for a new generation of entrepreneurs and business owners, empowering startups and MSME to realise their full potential. 

Founded in 2018, Aspire has raised over USD 300M+ across equity and debt from world-class investors. In 2023, we successfully closed an oversubscribed USD 100 million Series C equity round led by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Ventures with participation of Tencent, Paypal Ventures, LGT Capital Partners, Picus Capital and MassMutual Ventures. To power our solutions, we have partnered with some of the best companies in the world such as Visa and Wise and helped more than 50,000 businesses using our suite of products.

For 2 consecutive years in 2022 & 2023, Aspire has been awarded Best Employer of the Year and Startup of the year by Asia FinTech Awards, and also LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Singapore. In 2023, we also made it to CB Insights’ Top 100 Global Fintech List. 

You will be amazed by the energy and experience of our team! Aspire serves as an environment for you to innovate and drive change with our team of ex-entrepreneurs, ex-founders, and high-achievers with international and diverse backgrounds.

Are you a top talent who is passionate about entrepreneurship? Join our rapidly growing team to make an impact in the fintech space! 

About the role:

  • Team Leadership: Manage and lead the KYC Periodic Review team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high-quality and timely completion of reviews.
  • Process Management: Oversee the end-to-end periodic review process, ensuring that all KYC records are accurate, complete, and compliant with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Risk Assessment: Monitor and evaluate client risk levels, ensuring that high-risk clients are identified, escalated, and managed appropriately.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated with changes in KYC, AML, and CDD regulations, ensuring that the team’s processes are aligned with current standards and that regulatory requirements are met.
  • Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure the accuracy and consistency of KYC reviews and documentation.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including the legal, compliance, and onboarding teams, to address compliance issues and ensure a seamless client experience.
  • Reporting: Prepare and present detailed reports on the status of periodic reviews, highlighting any risks, compliance issues, or operational challenges.
  • Policy Development: Contribute to the development and enhancement of KYC policies and procedures, ensuring they are robust and aligned with regulatory expectations.
  • Performance Monitoring: Track and assess the performance of the KYC Periodic Review team, setting clear objectives and KPIs, and conducting regular performance reviews.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the KYC review process.

Minimum qualifications: 

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, law, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., CAMS, CFE) is preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in KYC, AML, or a related compliance field, with at least 1 year in a managerial or supervisory role.
  • Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of KYC, AML, and CDD regulations and best practices.
  • Skills: Excellent project management skills, including planning, organizing, and managing resources. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
  • Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.

Preferred qualifications: 

  • Experience with AML systems and software.
  • Previous experience in a financial institution or regulatory body.
  • Knowledge of global AML regulations and trends.

What we offer

  • Uncapped flexible annual leave.
  • Hybrid work arrangement. 
  • Training subsidy for your professional growth.
  • Wellness benefit.
  • Team bonding budget to foster collaboration and sense of belonging.
  • Flexibility to work from anywhere (for up to 90 days per annum).
  • Culture is Key: We always strive to cultivate a special culture that brings special talents together - You can learn more about our culture on our careers site and LinkedIn Life page.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws. 

Please note: by submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Aspire’s Data Protection Policy for Employees, Freelancers, Contractors and Job Applicants (the “Policy”), and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal data by Aspire for the purposes set out in the Policy. You may withdraw consent for such collection, use and disclosure, and make an access or correction request in respect of your personal data, in accordance with the Policy by emailing [email protected]. 

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